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Commercial Property Recovers After October Pause
The commercial property market held its breath in October, when financial markets around the world went into freefall. However, after a short pause activity levels are now picking up again according to Miranda Munn, Managing Director of commercial property search engine, NovaLoca. - November 27, 2008 - NovaLoca
Blake Products Reveals Its New Cabinet and Counter Top Surface Protection Products for Builders and Construction Contractors
A new cabinet and counter protection system designed to protect surfaces during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from stains and chips, this product will protect counters and cabinets during all phases of construction. - November 27, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Walls Painting, Inc. Becomes a PDCA Accredited Company
Walls Painting, Inc. has successfully earned PDCA Accreditation by completing all the necessary courses and submitting the appropriate business documents. Contractor College would like to congratulate Walls Painting, Inc. on this outstanding achievement. - November 27, 2008 - Walls Painting, Inc.
Fifth Annual Goblin Gallop Raises Record Breaking Funds for Charity
Heron Bay Golf and Country Club’s fifth annual Goblin Gallop was a record breaking event, raising over $25,000 for the Hands of Hope Clinic, Henry County's only free medical and dental clinic. More than 250 participants put on their running shoes and Halloween costumes to participate in this... - November 27, 2008 - Heron Bay Golf & Country Club
Heron Bay Golf and Country Club Wins Silver OBIE Marketing Award
Minerva Properties is pleased to announce that their master-planned community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, received recognition Saturday Nov. 8, 2008 for their outstanding marketing efforts during the past year. Heron Bay won Silver for Best E-marketing – Best Interactive Application. - November 27, 2008 - Heron Bay Golf & Country Club
Real Estate Agent John Jackson Adds Custom IDX Tools to the Property Search on His Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search for both realtors and consumers. - November 27, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
SfL+a Architects Announces New Principal and Director of Charlotte Operations
SfL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz) has announced that Daniel J. Robinson, AIA, has joined the firm as a Principal and Director of the Charlotte Operations. In this role, Robinson will have complete responsibility for the performance and operation of SfL+a’s Charlotte office. His duties will... - November 27, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Turkey Tops Tourism Charts Boosting Turkey Property
Turkey is one of the best places in the world to invest in a property. Turkey is very close to hitting its tourism target of 25million visitors in this year, with the Antalya resort alone having some 8 million visitors so far this year; just above Istanbul which has received six million visitors. This means rental yields of no less than 10%, possibly as much as 12 or even 15%, are being received by owners of well placed Turkish property. - November 27, 2008 - Property Abroad LTD
Emigrating Brits Great News for Australian Resale Market
New research by Alliance & Leicester International (ALI) has revealed that the main reason for people to emigrate from Britain is the weather, and that their top destination is Australia. This research compliments a survey carried out a few months ago, regarding a mass exodus of Britons this year, although that survey also mentioned Canada as a top destination, and was far more detailed regarding the reasons for their emigration. - November 27, 2008 - Property Abroad LTD
New Flights to Boost Canary Island Property Markets
Budget airline Teleticket has announced its plan to run new flights to the Canary Islands; filling the gap left by the collapse of travel agent and airline company XL several months ago. The flights, which begin in 2009, will run from Bristol airport to Tenerife, Lanzarote and Las Palmas. - November 27, 2008 - Property Abroad LTD
Duke University's Greenest Building Gets the Gold
The eco-friendly Ocean Conservation Center, designed by "green" architect Frank Harmon, has all the right stuff to warrant one of the USGBC's highest rankings. - November 26, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
York Maine Real Estate Agency Participates in Worldwide Luxury Real Estate Conference
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty partakes in the Sotheby’s International Realty leadership conference, - November 26, 2008 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
Starta Development’s Founder Receives MBA Degree
The Founder of the Nation’s Leading Provider of Technology for the Affordable Housing Market Completes MBA Degree. - November 26, 2008 - Starta Development, Inc.
Business is Booming at Beechwood Business Park
WCR Property, a niche commercial property developer specialising in sustainable office buildings, announces even more businesses relocating to their new Dover business park development, Beechwood Business Park. - November 26, 2008 - WCR Property Ltd
Symbiont Investment Group Invests in a Custom IDX Solution for Their Online Real Estate Search
IDX Broker speeds up the real estate search and saves both realtors and consumers time. - November 26, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
AllAroundHomeRemodeling.com Offers Holiday Season Home Remodeling at a Discount
AllAroundHomeRemodeling.com is offering its construction network at a discount during the Holiday Season. Why bring stress into your holidays trying to select a quality and reliable contractor for your holiday home improvement needs. Schedule you home improvement project before December 31, 2008 to receive your discount. - November 26, 2008 - All Around Home Remodeling
Moss & Associates Wins Four Prestigious Awards from Associated Builders and Contractors of South Florida
Three high-profile projects built by Moss & Associates, one of Florida’s largest construction management companies, have received 2008 Excellence in Construction Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida East Coast Chapter. ABC also presented Moss with its Platinum... - November 26, 2008 - Moss & Associates
Gym Floor Covers Are a Profitable Investment in Gym Floor Protection
With the indoor sports season arriving in much of America, All Court Fabrics wants gymnasium and physical plant managers know, smart investment in durable gym floor cover can save significant dollars and also create branding opportunities with custom full color logos and messaging. - November 25, 2008 - All Court Fabrics
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Mountain Architects Announces Launch for a Distinctive Collection of Log Cabins & Plans
The log cabin industry is inundated with simple, low-end cabin designs. Mountain Architects takes the ordinary log cabin to the next level by blending rustic elements with high end finishes and inspiring design. - November 25, 2008 - PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects
EnergyStar Certifies Northeast Georgia Home Builder
Mountain View Home Builders has been certified under EnergyStar’s green builder program. The company builds energy efficient homes in the Northeast Georgia area. - November 25, 2008 - Mountain View Home Builders
Blake Products Reveals Its New CarpetWrap Carpet Protection Film for Builders and Construction Contractors
A new carpet protection product designed to protect carpets during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dirt and stains, this product will protect carpets during all phases of construction. - November 25, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Improved CAD File Management to be Showcased in Preview of Latest Document Locator Release at Autodesk University
System utilizes RealDWG technology to extend a unified approach for managing drawings along with the documents and email communications that make up a complete record of project information. - November 24, 2008 - ColumbiaSoft Corporation
25-Year Design and Construction Expert Joins IBA Consultants
Mark Baker, president, IBA Consultants announces that Beatrice Bastidas has joined the organization as a consultant. A 25-year design and construction industry veteran, she will serve IBA’s South Florida clients and concentrate on waterproofing and roofing related projects. Prior to joining... - November 24, 2008 - IBA Consultants
Stonres RTZ: A Trusted Formulation Gets a Brand New Name
Stonhard proudly re-introduces one of its best-selling products with a brand new product family name. - November 24, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
New Options in Vinyl Flake Floor System Expand Design Possibilities
Stontec, Stonhard's long-lasting vinyl flake flooring system, is now available in all new colors and two flake sizes, allowing for highly customizable flooring solutions. - November 24, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
New Ingredient in Resinous Floors Makes Installation “X-tra” Fast
Stonhard is excited to offer "Xpress" versions of two best-selling products to speed up installation time on critical path and new construction projects. - November 24, 2008 - Stonhard, Inc.
Construction Windscreen on Your Project? Tips for Architects and Construction Project Planners.
Don't get caught on your next building project plans if the site requires construction screening. Larry Brown, owner of Midwest Cover a national windscreen manufacturer and distributor, provides architects and construction site managers with tips and things to consider if the next job requires temporary fence screening. - November 23, 2008 - Midwest Cover
VAIL Products Now Shipping with the VAIL Universal Hitch
Vail Products announces that its’ world renowned line of attachments are now shipping with a 100% Bolt-on Universal Hitch. The Vail Products Universal Hitch allows a hitch to be added at anytime during the attachment’s lifecycle, eliminates the need for welding, and enables a hitch to... - November 23, 2008 - VAIL Products
Companies Incorporated Announces $1 Million Real Estate Credit Program to Create Millionaire Real Estate Investors
Companies Incorporated has created a unique program that turns everyday people into millionaire real estate investors. Companies Incorporated puts into place the strongest resources to maintain a 100% customer satisfaction rate. - November 23, 2008 - 1-800-COMPANY.com
PublicAngel.com Launches My Property Whizard
This month sees the much anticipated launch of My Property Whizard, a unique property analyser specifically created for property investors by PublicAngel.com (www.publicangel.com), the specialist property portal. - November 23, 2008 - Public Angel Limited
Mark Johnson Custom Homes Web Site Wins International W3 Award
Wilmington custom builder, Mark Johnson Custom Homes has won a prestigious Silver W3 Award for their web site www.markjohnsoncustomhomes.com. W3 Awards honor creativity and excellence on the web. There were over 3,000 entries to this year’s competition. “It is an honor to be recognized... - November 23, 2008 - Mark Johnson Custom Homes
Rosebay Real Estate Adds a Custom MLS Search to Their Website with the Help of IDX Broker
The addition of this custom IDX solution increases efficiency for both real estate agents and consumers. - November 23, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Impact Properties Group Community Named One of Top 10 Best Selling in Triangle
Colen Davidson, managing partner for Impact Properties Group, LLC (www.impactpropertiesgroup.com), has announced that one of the development firm’s communities was recognized by Metrostudy as one of the top 10 best selling communities in the Triangle. Local community Highcroft Village was... - November 23, 2008 - Impact Properties Group
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Five Obie Awards
Jim Chapman Communities received outstanding recognition Saturday at the Greater Atlanta Home Builder's Association's 28th annual Obie Awards program. - November 23, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
LA Unified School District Chooses Monopole Inc’s Permashield to Tackle Graffiti in 968 Schools
Permashield: Now the Only Approved Anti-Graffiti System for LA Area Schools - November 22, 2008 - Monopole, Inc
Keller Williams Real Estate Agents from Santa Clarita California Earn Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation
Jennifer and Gary Ricco of Keller Williams Vip Properties have successfully completed the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation. In doing so they have become part of a select few real estate professionals in the country to earn the prestigious certification offered through the Distressed... - November 22, 2008 - Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties e-PRO, WCR, QSC, Retired LAPD
Smart Surface Protection Tips from the New, Improved Surface Protection Center®
Surface protection is a critical part of each construction project. Daniel Bowers spends his days helping construction site managers around the country protect job sites at Pro-tect.com. He says surface protection is a frequently overlooked but integral part of remodeling and building projects. It saves time and money as well as create repeat customers. - November 22, 2008 - Pro Tect Associates, Inc.
Introducing the Vail Products X-Ripper
Vail Products is proud to announce a new product to the construction, excavation and site prep industry, the Vail X-RIPPER. The VAIL X-RIPPER is an exciting addition to the world-renowned Vail Products line of attachments. The X-RIPPER is vastly superior to the rippers currently used today in the construction, excavation and site preparation industries. The Vail X-RIPPER has a Wide array of new and improved features. - November 22, 2008 - VAIL Products
Hopfoot Identifies Exceptional Products Manufactured in the Veneto Region of Italy
Hopfoot has selected a number of elite manufacturing companies with which to partner in the North American market. These companies demonstrate the quality that embodies Hopfoot’s company ideals and as such qualifies them as select Hopfoot partners to be represented by Hopfoot in exclusive agreements for the North American market. - November 22, 2008 - Hopfoot, LLC
A Custom IDX Solution Helps the Bates Team Increase Efficiency in the Online Real Estate Search
IDX Broker provides both agents and consumers with tools to make the online real estate search process quicker and simpler. - November 22, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Makes Quick Work of Fast Food Project
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor recently completed the rigging of two modular boxes for a Checkers in Staten Island, NY. The scope of work for the project consisted of rigging two modular units that would make up a... - November 22, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son Completes Critical Installation of Generator for Private Client
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor recently completed the rigging and rough setting of a 4,000 lb backup generator for a private client in New Jersey. R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) was... - November 22, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Canada One of Finest Property Investment Destinations
Since Canada was named as the host country for the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics there has been a massive upsurge of tourists going on ski vacations to Canada. One particularly popular destination is Quebec, with many various fantastic slopes to choose from. Liam Bailey; chief market analyst for overseas property portal Property Abroad gave his comments on “one of his favourite” investment markets in the world. - November 22, 2008 - Property Abroad LTD
Peachtree Residential's Victoria Square More Than Half Sold
Victoria Square has become the place to live near quaint downtown Alpharetta, and opportunities are dwindling as Peachtree Residential, a luxury builder in Atlanta, announces it has surpassed the half-way sold mark. An Alpharetta new homes community of just 69 brownstone-style townhomes priced from the mid $300,000s, Victoria Square has made a name for itself with its strong sense of style and stellar location. - November 21, 2008 - Peachtree Hills Place
LGE Receives Three Separate Certificates of Occupancy
Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson to Hold Grand Opening Celebration This Weekend. - November 21, 2008 - LGE Design Build
Blake Products Reveals Its New FloorWrap Floor Protection for Builders and Flooring Contractors
A new floor protection product designed to protect floors during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from scratches and chips, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. - November 21, 2008 - Surface Protection International
Real Estate Veteran Bob Majorino Enhances His Ventura County Website by Adding Custom IDX Tools
IDX Broker makes the real estate search simple and straightforward for both realtors and consumers. - November 21, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
High Tide Exterior Cleaning Solutions: Keeping St. Augustine a Clean Place to Visit, Shop, Work and Live
High Tide Exterior Cleaning Solutions, Inc. (High Tide), based in St. Augustine Beach, Fla., recently launched its pressure-cleaning services for commercial and residential customers in St. John’s County. "Our goal is to provide outstanding pressure cleaning services that exceed... - November 21, 2008 - High Tide Exterior Cleaning Solutions, Inc.
Greiner Maltz Goes Mobile
Greiner-Maltz has announced that greinermaltz.com is now available for easy viewing on mobile devices. Users of mobile devices will get a cleaner version of the Greiner-Maltz Website that is formatted specifically for mobile phones and wireless devices. Greinermaltz.com has enhanced performance... - November 21, 2008 - Greiner-Maltz
Mortgage Expert David M. Damaré Celebrates Joins Forces with American Dream
While the American real estate and mortgage lending industry has experienced a slump over the last few months, mortgage expert David M. Damaré joins forces with American Dream Residential- Andy May Group, LLC and has actually seen continued growth in some areas. - November 20, 2008 - The David M. Damaré Team